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Serena Williams Named Woman of the Year
Looks like having a potty mouth won't hurt you too much. Serena Williams is one of 11 outstanding ladies Glamour magazine has chosen for its Women of the Year issue.
Glamour cites Williams's competitive spirit and drive as a testament to her success, even in the face of hardships like the tragic murder of her sister Yetunde and her rise through the rankings after suffering injuries in 2006.
Guess Who's Watching the US Open?
Tennis fans abound in Hollywood, and the celebs are flocking to the stands at the US Open. The tournament wraps up today, but the last two weeks at Flushing Meadows have been grand. Can you guess the celebs watching the action from the stands?
Courtly Fashions: Looks From the US Open
Readers, you might be wondering why fashion maven Anna Wintour is gracing the pages of FitSugar. It is because this shot of her, with her hair slightly askew, is from the US Open. Anna is a tennis fan, and the style and sport intersection doesn't end there, so check out this US Open fashion slideshow.
US Open News: Meet "Little Miss Upset"
American Melanie Oudin has been christened with the nickname "Little Miss Upset" and this is not because of whiny antics on the court.
The nickname is inspired by Oudin's unexpected wins. The unseeded 17-year-old beat champion Maria Sharapova earlier last week as well as many seeded players, most recently Nadia Petrova in three sets.
Tennis Anyone? Getting Into the US Open
Over Labor Day weekend, I tend to watch a lot of the US Open. It inspires me to head to the court and play a set or two. Here are some posts that might inspire you to pick up your racquet.
Tennis 101: How to Score
Welcome back to Tennis 101. While Maria Sharapova is showing us how it's done during this week's riveting US Open tournament, I'm offering a primer for the rest of us.
Now that you know what to expect from your first lesson and how to behave on the court, it's time to tackle the more complicated stuff: scoring a tennis match.
Tennis 101: On-Court Etiquette
Welcome back to Tennis 101. In honor of the 2009 US Open this week, I'm serving up a series about the sport, from what to expect at your first lesson to trivia about US Open champs.
Today, we'll tackle the topic of tennis etiquette.
Do You Know Your US Open Champs?
The first fuzzy tennis ball of the 2009 US Open will be tossed and served in New York today. But as the pros prepare to rally for that sexy singles trophy, let's test your knowledge of winners past. Find out how much you know about the US Open singles champs with my quiz.
Guess Who?
Guess who showed up in New York City just in time for the US Open?
What to Expect From Your First Tennis Lesson
Welcome back to Tennis 101, where I'm offering tips to get you started playing tennis just in time for the 2009 US Open. You may be wondering: if I've never played tennis before, do I really need to take a lesson?
Though it's not required, taking a private lesson or attending a group clinic for beginners is the best way to start your tennis career.
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